FujiFilm CR-IR 355RU, Operation Manual

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Basic Operation
3
FCR XC-1 Operation Manual
First Edtion 11.2005 897N0565
Before using a cassette, ensure that it is
applicable to the Image Reader.
Using a cassette not applicable to the Image
Reader will disable image reading on it.
Before reading a cassette IP image, register patient
information and study menus on the Console for the
purpose of X-raying the patient.
Described herein is the procedure covering steps up
to reading exposed images.
1
Input patient information and then select
study menus and exposure menus.
(CR Console)
For details on how to register patient information and
operate study menus on the CR Console, refer to the
appropriate sections of the “
CR Console Operation
Manual
,” “
CR Console Operation Guide
” and “
CR
Console Operation Manual — The User Utility
Operations
.”
2
Subject a patient to X-ray exposure.
3
Read the exposed image. (FCR XC-1)
Explained below is the procedure to read images of
a cassette inserted into the FCR XC-1.
1.
Confirm that the Cassette Ready Lamp
is lit (green) on the operation panel.
2.
Insert a cassette into the equipment in
alignment with the guide on the right,
with the cassette’s barcode window
facing as illustrated below.

Remove the exposure marker from the
cassette before inserting the cassette in the
Image Reader.

Insert the cassette in the Image Reader after
confirming the sides and the direction of the
cassette. Moreover, insert the cassette straight
and slowly.
If a cassette is inserted incorrectly wrong side
or direction, like at a slant, the Image Reader
can be damaged.

Do not shake the Image Reader or the cassette
while reading the image.
Such as uneven image, which will prevent
image reading, might be generated.

After inserted a cassette into the Image
Reader, do not touch the cassette until the
Cassette Removal Lamp lights.
Touching an inserted cassette while image
reading may cause the Image Reader failure.
The Cassette Ready
Lamp should be on.
Cassette guide
Barcode window
Insert straight carefully.
3.
Confirm that the Cassette Removal
Lamp is blinking (blue) on the operation
panel and then remove the cassette.
The Cassette Removal
Lamp should be
blinking.
3.2.3 Reading Cassette Images